This week, Colorado Springs city council passed a new ordinance that prohibits homes in single-family zoned areas from being offered for rent on AirBnb and other short-term rental (STR) platforms if the homeowner doesn’t occupy the home themselves for at least 185 days, effectively preventing new STRs from being started in the city of Colorado […]
Carrie’s Famous Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
“I have to tell you, Carrie, that when we get the invitation to this event, I don’t think about the Christmas tree part – I’m remembering the homemade marshmallows!” So I was told by a client at our fourth annual pick-your-own-Christmas-tree event, where the main draw is supposed to be a Christmas tree but it’s […]
We Dreamed of a White Circa Christmas
Since our first Circa Christmas event in 2016, we’ve hoped for a white Thanksgiving to take the event experience up another notch – Jeremy’s even investigated snowmaking machines for this purpose. In 2019, we got what we wished for: At least 15 inches of snow fell at our house in Black Forest early in Thanksgiving […]
Things to Consider When You Buy and Sell Concurrently
Buying and selling a home at the same time takes careful planning. We start by listening to your situation, needs, and goals. Then, we formulate a clear strategy to help you achieve your objectives. Here are some questions we’ll discuss when we meet with you in order to help us understand your objectives. Your answers […]
That Molasses Spice Cookie Recipe You Asked For
There’s aren’t many recipe traditions at the Isaac house – I like to change up what I cook for Thanksgiving and Christmas every year. But these Molasses Spice Cookies are a tradition at the Christmas tree event we host for our clients every year, and as much as I like to change things up in […]
Bearproof Trash Cans Will Soon Be Required in West Colorado Springs
If you live on the west side of Colorado Springs and aren’t already using a bearproof trash can, take note: Starting March 1st, 2020, anyone living in most areas west of I-25 will be be required to have a bear-resistant trash can, or keep your trash can inside and wait until 5 AM to put […]
Are There Homes with Pools in Colorado Springs?
People considering a move to Colorado Springs from warmer climates are often surprised at the lack of homes with private pools in Colorado. With only two months of the year (July and August) averaging high temperatures of 80º or more, combined with frequent May snowstorms and small backyards, Colorado Springs just isn’t the place to […]
Nature Center Coming to Black Forest Area – Eventually
The news that a nature center would be coming somewhere to northern El Paso County caught my eye, so I attending the informational meeting for this project at the end of January, along with quite a few other interested members of the community – there was a great turnout at the meeting at the Black […]
